READING COMPREHENSION

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809. He was a British naturalist who became famous for
his theories of evolution and natural selection. In South America, Darwin found that fossils of
extinct animals were similar to modern species. Many people were strongly opposed to the idea of
evolution because it conflicted with their religious beliefs. Throughout his life, Darwin was a
reserved, thorough, hard working scholar.

1.-Who was Charles Darwin?

He was a British naturalist who became famous for his theories of evolution and natural selection

2.-Where was he born?

He was in Gran Bretaña

3.-When was he born?

Darwin was born on February 12, 1809.

4.-Why was he famous for?

Became famous for his theories of evolution and natural selection.

5.-Why were people opposed to his theories?

Many people were strongly opposed to the idea of evolution because it conflicted with their
religious beliefs.

6.-What was he like?

Darwin was a reserved, thorough, hard working scholar.

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